CANCELLED Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Urban Farm
This event has been cancelled. An additional date has been added during our Waterfront Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Yoga in the Park
2026-06-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family member or two, or your yoga-loving pet!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm from May 5 – September 1, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am, July 4 – August 29. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

2026 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Program Dates: Every Saturday
Spring: 4/11 – 6/20, no program on 5/23
Fall: 9/12 – 10/31
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

POSTPONED Movie Night: Bend It Like Beckham
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Fields 62/63
Movie Night has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Community Track Night
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free Community Track Night! Join us on the Icahn Stadium track, home to past Olympic Trials, records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt, and this year’s site for the USA Track and Field Championships! This is an exciting opportunity to run on one of the USA’s few Class 1 certified World Athletics track with a Mondo Super X Performance surface.
Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Runners of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend (must be 18 or older to participate).
Location: Icahn Stadium
Runners of all abilities are welcome (must be 18 or older to participate).

Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. We have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
2026-06-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Fireworks and Fun - Urban Farm Open Hours
2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Urban Farm
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun with special evening Open Hours at our Urban Farm (6:00PM-9:00PM)! There will also be activities at the East River Picnic Area from 6:30 PM until the fireworks show.
Join us for self-guided exploration, discover a variety of fruits and vegetables, an active composting system, and a Tot Lot designed for our youngest friends before the Astoria Park fireworks display at dusk (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax afterward with a front row seat for the fireworks.
The fireworks will begin around 9 PM and can be seen clearly from our East River Picnic Area, with additional visibility from the Urban Farm.
Location: Urban Farm & East River Picnic Area (for fireworks viewing)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park: Salsa
2026-07-11 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Salsa in the Park! Surrounded by scenic views, and uplifting music, participants will learn vibrant new steps while building confidence with familiar moves. With guidance from an engaging instructor from Sweet Water Dance & Yoga, this class welcomes both beginners and seasoned dancers. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to stretch and start your day grounded!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park: Merengue
2026-07-25 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Bring your energy and get ready to move at Merengue in the Park! Set against the backdrop of the waterfront and summer breeze, this lively class focuses on rhythm, connection, and fun. Participants will learn easy-to-follow steps and enjoy the fast-paced spirit of Merengue with an enthusiastic instructor leading the way. Perfect for all skill levels, this is a great opportunity to try something new or refine your moves. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to warm up beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1
2026-08-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
The Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island returns this August! Kids will chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test their speed across a full lineup of events. Whether they’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is their moment to shine. Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 12–18 of all abilities.

New this year youth runners can participate in the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (qualification not required), where they can win special awards and New Balance spikes (September 2 event only).

Please note: Track spikes will be permitted to use for this event.

Meet Dates:

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 Meters, 200 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 200 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 Meters, 400 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Register here.

Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events, and don’t forget to follow and use #RisingNYRR to share your event-day fun! For more information on the corresponding adult event, please see here.

All event information is subject to change.

Learn more here: https://events.nyrr.org/rising-nyrr-summer-speed-series-1

NYRR Summer Speed Series #1
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
NYRR Summer Speed Series #1: Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.

Race Details

Event spots at each NYRR Summer Speed Series meet are limited.

Schedule of Events:

1600 Meters
200 Meters
800 Meters
Long Jump
Shot Put
Sprint Relay

Meet Dates:

NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Invitational

NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
New this year is an invitational event showcasing the top athletes from the NYRR Summer Speed Series. To qualify, runners must finish among the top athletes in at least one event during the series (the number of top finishers may vary by event and meet date). Invited participants will receive a special welcome package. Learn more about the NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships and how to qualify.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.

All event information is subject to change.

Kids Can Run Too

Kids of all abilities and ages 12 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.
